Seed drills and planters both help place seed more consistently than manual broadcasting, but they are not the same tool.
Seed drill
A seed drill places seed in rows and is useful for crops where even distribution and depth control matter.
Planter
A planter is better when seed spacing, row distance, and singulation are important, such as maize and some row crops.
How to choose
- Crop type
- Required row spacing
- Seed size
- Soil preparation level
- Tractor horsepower and lift capacity